---
title: "How to Set Up FastDL on Your Garry’s Mod Server"
description: "Guide on enabling FastDL on GMOD"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/215-how-to-set-up-fastdl-on-your-garry-s-mod-server
collection: "Garry’s Mod"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# How to Set Up FastDL on Your Garry’s Mod Server

Guide on enabling FastDL on GMOD

**FastDL (Fast Download)** is a feature that speeds up how players download custom content - such as maps, models, and textures - when joining your **Garry’s Mod** server. Instead of relying on the Steam Workshop, FastDL uses a web server to host and deliver files directly to players, significantly reducing loading times and improving the overall experience.

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### Requirements

Before setting up FastDL, make sure you have:

-   🌐 A **web server** with **FTP access** and a **live domain**.
    
-   🧰 An **FTP client** (like FileZilla) to transfer files.
    
-   🗺 The **custom map or content** already installed on your Garry’s Mod server.
    

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### Setting Up FastDL

Follow these steps to configure FastDL for your server using the **ChipHead Panel**:

1.  Log in to your **web server** using your **FTP client**.
    
2.  Create a new folder named **garrysmod** in the **root directory** of your website.
    
3.  Upload your **custom map folders** and any other required content into this directory.
    
4.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/Y46HDUQqQ77zFZUSmv0HqvD8YwuyZnfacBXtBZa0rlkVY7NDARNwNmLpd5ZNnyW5YYHgYbYOLgw.webp)
    
5.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020027_5060.png)
    
6.  Go to the **Files** tab.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020040_7784.webp)
    
7.  Add the following lines to your configuration file:
    
    ```javascript
    sv_downloadurl "http://yourwebsite.com/garrysmod"
    sv_allowdownload 1
    ```
    
    _(Replace_ `http://yourwebsite.com/garrysmod` _with your actual FastDL URL.)_
    
8.  Click **“Save Content”.**
    
9.  **Start** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020049_9055.png)
    

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> **Success:** **Done!**
> Your **FastDL** is now active, and players joining your **ChipHead** Garry’s Mod server will download all custom content faster and more efficiently, ensuring smoother gameplay and shorter wait times.